is no other foundation on which any man can build," " nor any other name given under heaven whereby any man can be saved." In addition to this, I must also require obedience, even a spiritual, cheerful, unreserved obedience to every com- mand of God And in the name of Almighty God I
declare, that "without works all your faith is dead," and, that " without holiness no man shall see the Lord."]
2. Let me call on you to make a due improvement
of my testimony —
[True it is, that even " though Paul should plant and Apollos water," they would, if left to themselves, labour only in vain. " It is God alone that can give the increase" to the seed that is sown. But this will be no excuse for you, who make the word of no avail. If you would pray unto God, he would hear you : if you would seek his blessing, he would give it you : if you would desire him to clothe his word with power, he would accompany it with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven. Remember, I pray you, that the word delivered, if it be not " a savour of life unto life, will become unto you a savour of death unto death." True it is, that the "fire" burns but dimly, and the "hammer" is but feebly applied: still, if God would by his Spirit kindle the flame, it should be sufficient to burn even to your inmost souls : and if he would reveal his mighty arm, no rock in the universe should be able to with- stand its force. " He has put his treasure in earthen vessels, on purpose that the excellency of the power may appear to be of Him :" and he delights to " perfect his own strength in his people's weakness." It is this that encourages me to speak ; and it may well also encourage you to hear. Look to Him, then, to use his wonder-working rod, as in the days of old; and to accomplish by it the redemption and salvation of your souls.]